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深信 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
深信shēnxìnto believe firmlyHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #12783, Very Hard
shēnxìn(shen1xin4) T1
  1. 1to believe firmly
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March 24, 2026

深信shēnxìn(shen1xin4)

深信 means to believe firmly or have deep faith in something. It is often used in contexts where strong conviction or trust is emphasized, such as in personal beliefs, ideologies, or the reliability of information.

Strokes20Frequency#12783DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, deep belief or faith can relate to traditional values, family ties, or religious faith, which are often seen as foundational to personal identity and social cohesion.

Memory Tip

Imagine a deep well (深) filled with a treasure of beliefs (信). When you look into the well, you see the clarity of your convictions reflected in the water. This vivid image connects the depth of信 to the certainty of belief.

Meanings of 深信

shēnxìn(shen1xin4)
1to believe firmly
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深信Simplified
20Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 深信

Quick Contrast

坚定 (jiāndìng) — use 深信 when emphasizing deep faith or conviction in beliefs, while 坚定 focuses more on firmness or determination in one's stance.

Usage Notes

深信 is typically used in a formal context, often in written language. Common collocations include 深信不疑 (shēnxìn bùyí), meaning to believe without doubt. Be mindful of the tone; '深' (deep) is pronounced with a high level tone, while '信' (believe) has a falling tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 深信 is not an official HSK word, it relates to other vocabulary about belief and trust at various levels. Students should focus on understanding the components of the word and practice using it in sentences that express conviction.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 深信 with 认为 (rènwéi), which means 'to think' or 'to consider.' For example, saying '我认为他会成功' (I think he will succeed) conveys less conviction than '我深信他会成功.'

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Component Characters

深shēndeep, profound; depth
HSK 411 strokes氵
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信xìnletter
HSK 39 strokes亻
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How to say to believe firmly in Chinese

“to believe firmly” in Chinese is深信shēnxìn

深信 means to believe firmly or have deep faith in something. It is often used in contexts where strong conviction or trust is emphasized, such as in personal beliefs, ideologies, or the reliability of information.

When to use 深信

深信 is typically used in a formal context, often in written language. Common collocations include 深信不疑 (shēnxìn bùyí), meaning to believe without doubt. Be mindful of the tone; '深' (deep) is pronounced with a high level tone, while '信' (believe) has a falling tone.

深信 or something close to it

坚定 (jiāndìng) — use 深信 when emphasizing deep faith or conviction in beliefs, while 坚定 focuses more on firmness or determination in one's stance.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 深信 with 认为 (rènwéi), which means 'to think' or 'to consider.' For example, saying '我认为他会成功' (I think he will succeed) conveys less conviction than '我深信他会成功.'

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Frequently Asked Questions about 深信

You can say '我深信他会成功' (I firmly believe he will succeed).

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